Obituaries

Julia M. Ferris

Age 69, of Weidman, passed away July 8, 2012. She was born December 2, 1942, in Lansing, the daughter of May Veazy. She is survived by husband Eugene Ferris and many other family members. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave., […]

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Robert R. Budd

Age 78, of DeWitt Twp., passed away July 4, 2012. He was born February 20, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Robert W. and Dorothy Budd. There will be no service.

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Joanne L. Coon

Age 79, died peacefully in her home, July 9, 2012, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born December 29, 1932, in Lansing, the daughter of Harold and Clara Cross. Joanne received a B.S. in Medical Technology from Emmanuel Missionary College.  She attended the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist church her entire life and was […]

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Roberta J. Emmons

Age 76, of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2012, in Kentucky.  She was born December 4, 1935, in Lansing, to Robert and Lucille Brown.  Roberta worked at Oldsmobile until the birth of her children.  She was a devoted mother, giving her time as a scout leader, and attending many sporting events for her children […]

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Lois Mae Hanson

Of Lansing,  Born October 14, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Auge) Hall died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the age of 80. Lois grew up in Lansing, was a lifetime active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and enjoyed spending summers for the past 60 years at Crystal Lake […]

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Charles D. Randall "Don"

Of Lansing, age 83, passed away on July 4, 2012. Born September 26, 1928, Don was the son of Charles and Margaret Louise Randall. A 1946 graduate of Sexton High School, and after two years at MSU, Don served in the U.S. Army as a photographic specialist during the Korean War.Based in Augsburg, Germany, he […]

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Thomas Bridges Hunt

Thomas Bridges Hunt, 76, died July 1, 2012, after an 8-year victory over cancer. Tom was born October 7, 1935, and was proud of being named for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tommy Bridges, who pitched the final game of the 1935 World Series Championship that day for the win. He served in the U.S. Army in […]

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Gary Lee Thomas "P.H."

Loving husband, father and grandfather, age 76, passed away June 29, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  He was known as “P.H.” by his firefighter cohorts, retiring from the Lansing Fire Department after 27 years.  Gary was a proud member of AA, and he enjoyed working on his lawn and flowers.  Surviving are:  […]

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Marilyn E. Fox

Lansing, MI Daughter of William and Emma Fettig, born January 9, 1930, and died on June 24, 2012 at Sparrow Hospice following a brief, but courageous battle with colon cancer. Survivors include her husband Dick. They celebrated 58 years of marriage on May 22. Also surviving are her three children, Tim, Terry (Jennette) and Sandra […]

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Virginia L. Comly

Of Lansing, Age 93, passed away, June 22, 2012. She was born June 7, 1919 in Camden, Michigan to Ralph James and Hazel Lois (Scott) Schlaybaugh. Virginia was a graduate of Lansing Central High School in 1937, and later went on to work as a Stenographer for the U.S. Treasury Department, worked as a secretary for […]

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Tanya A. Pillow, Ph.D.

Age 64, of Lansing, passed away June 22, 2012. She was born October 17, 1947, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Howard and Juanita Armstrong. Tanya graduated with an Ed.S. degree from MSU and went on to earn her doctorate from LaSalle University. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Phi […]

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Hamilton H. Srigley

Age 86, of Holt, passed away June 20, 2012. He was born November 23, 1925, in Bad Axe, MI, the son of Hiram and Ora Srigley. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. The family will […]

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George M. Kessler, Ph.D.

  Born July 26, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania son of the late Frank and Sophie Kessler passed away at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the age of 94. George showed unconditional love and generosity for everyone he met and will be fondly remembered. Surviving are his son, Frank Kessler; daughter, Marsha (Frank) […]

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Paul L. Hartgerink

Paul, age 81, of Lansing, Delta Twp., went to his heavenly home June 19, 2012. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, June 4, 1931 to Millard and Marian (Mouw) Hartgerink. He lived in the Lansing area since 1941, graduated from Sexton High, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. Paul married Darthea Gillison on Nov. […]

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Floris U. Miller

Age 81, of Lansing, passed away June 19, 2012. She was born August 24, 1930, the daughter of Vernon and Ursula Middaugh. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Delta Center Cemetery, 7301 W. St. Joe Highway, Lansing, MI.

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Elaine Therease Ranshaw

Age 62 young, another warrior laid down her arms after a long battle and walked into the Lord’s arms as He called her home to be with Him. Born July 15, 1949, the daughter of Leland and RoseMary Warner in Charlevoix, MI. She was currently of Dimondale, MI. She was a graduate of Charlevoix High […]

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Terry Lynn Parsons

Age 70, of Eaton Rapids, passed away June 17, 2012. Terry was born on February 7, 1942, in Lansing, MI, and was formerly of Holt, MI. He worked for GM for over 30 years in skilled trades as a tool grinder and loved spending time with his family at Lake Mecosta. He is survived by […]

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Carl R. Brock

Age 89, passed away June 15, 2012.  He was born December 20, 1922, in St. Joseph, MI, to Elsie and Alonzo Brock. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Eldora Evelyn (Bancroft) Brock, after 52 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Alonzo Jr., Robert, Louis, Richard and Ivan; […]

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Lee Harley Dibble

Age 85, of Lansing, passed away June 12, 2012.  He was born July 17, 1926 in Holloway, Michigan to Donald and Norma Dibble and they preceded him in death. There will be a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing.  The […]

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Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin “Doc”

Dr. Richard Eugene Griffin, known to many as “Doc”, Professor Emeritus, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Michigan State University, went to be with his beloved wife, Grace, whom he met in third grade, on June 12, 2012, while he was being cared for at Burcham Hills. Dr. Griffin, the son of Emmett […]

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